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Palacio de Dona Leonore Antigua, Guatemala Accommodation photos

ABOUT PALACIO DE DONA LEONOR - in their own words:

Welcome to Palacio de Dona Leonore. Palacio de Dona Leonor is a 16th century mansion that was built and occupied by the daughter of the Spanish conqueror Don Pedro de Alvarado. Dona Leonor, the first mestiza born in Guatemala, was well known for her inner strength and resolve during a very tumultuous time in history. Once you step behind the heavy oak doors of the Palacio you will enter a time 500 years past and experience the splendor of Dona Leonor's home.

Palacio de Dona Leonore is a magnificent hotel with a central garden, warm fires and sumptuous bedchambers. It's excellent location in the city's cultural center places its visitors only half a block from the first structures in Antigua Guatamala: The Cathedral, Palace of the Captain's General, Main Plaza and the Palacio itself.

The Palacio was built adjacent to the central Cathedral between 1541 and 1543 by Dona Leonor de Alvarado, the daughter of Don Pedro de Alvarado and the Tlaxcalan Indian Princess Tecuilhuatzin, Dona Luisa.

Regional architects, historians and designers were consulted about faithfullness of the original colonial style. Descendants of skilled artisans were enlisted to utilize crafts past down for generations.

Warm and embracing, each bedroom is named after a family member of Dona Leonor. They are all unique in decor and represente the individual tastes of her family. The spacious bedchamers have separate tub and showers, egyptian cotton sheeting and delightful nighttime treats. The uniqueness of the Palacio rooms include four-poster beds, ornately carved hand painted ceilings, roraring fires and unique antiques. From colonial furniture to antique chandeliers, everything in the Palacio has been handpicked with love and attention to detail. Click here for photos of the rooms

The palace is complimented by an astonishing garden surrounding the main fountain. Palacio de Dona Leonore offers you a central courtyard carefully developed and mantained with exotic plants and flowers. In the corridors you will find a fine selection of rare orchids.

Special services and Amenities:

• Orchids
• Hair Dryers
• In-Room Safes
• Laundry Services
• UnPacking Services
• LCD Screen Television
• Direct Dial Phones
• Wireless Internet
• Complimentary Water
• Slippers
• Bathrobes
• Organic Artisanal Toiletries
• Complimentary Hibiscus Tea All Day
• Special Nightime Treats
• Shoeshining Services

The tea room is a vibrant and cheerful room where you can enjoy a variety of teas, chicilate and a scrumptuous breakfast.